Out of curiosity, which brand/model of chain grinder do most dealers use? I have a Northern tool chain grinder that I use on very rough chains, but can never get it as sharp as the dealer does. I am now learning to file.
Stihl USG
Hi @ballisticdoughnut , could you put up a picture of oneWe've got a few old Stihl manual grinders at my shop as well as a few auto grinders, can't remember who makes them at the moment. I'm trying to find another manual grinder but I'm not impressed with whats currently on the market. Those old Stihl grinders have been used almost daily for decades and they just keep going.
Hi @Stihl 041S , are the Silvey expensive, any links to a particular model.Get a Silvey......true 9 years ago when this thread started....true today
If my eyes were like they used to be, I would agree.I run the Oregon 620. Like all machines, there is no magic, but a learning curve. Don't give up on yours - just keep practising. However, nothing comes close to a good hand-filed chain! Once you've mastered that, your grinder will become a dust collector. You'll use it occasionally to fix up a rocked chain, or touch up a chain for a friend. But hand filing is a fantastic skill to have in the bush!
They are around.Hi @Stihl 041S , are the Silvey expensive, any links to a particular model.
Thanks, looking at the super joly, seems identical to the Oregon but is considerably cheaper.They are around.
A little pricey but with 8” wheels they are the bees knees.
They are no longer made. BUT.....I’m pretty sure Simmington supports them.
That will work great.Thanks, looking at the super joly, seems identical to the Oregon but is considerably cheaper.
Thanks @Stihl 041S , am in Ireland, don’t yet know of a source for theThat will work great.
Get a CBN wheel from Diamond Wheels? Don’t remember the exact name. I’ll go look.
And keep the CBN wheel clean!!!!!!
(I’m an old Tool Grinder and I’m fussy about grinding and chains.)
With the CBN wheel there is no dressing the radius.Thanks @Stihl 041S , am in Ireland, don’t yet know of a source for the
wheel you mention, I gather it will be harder and run cooler.
Not quite happy with the hydraulic clamp on the jolly for personal use,
low volume sharpening, seems like another thing to give bother, and
I doubt backup will be outstanding here.
Hi @ballisticdoughnut , could you put up a picture of one
of those old Stihl grinders, would just like to compare the new
with the old, am tired paying 5 euro a time for short loops and
looking into buying a grinder, finding it difficult to justify the
expense as they seem dear enough.
Thanks, looking at the super joly, seems identical to the Oregon but is considerably cheaper.
T1Stihl USG
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